Pastels or Brights...

{lavender fields}

{retro wind chime}

These Spring-themed earrings will be available at my etsy shop in the next couple of days. These earrings were created a while ago when spring was no where in sight! The first pair (lavender fields), was created using a small section of chain and some beads from a retail store. I didn't like the silver bead caps they came with so I changed them out. You don't always have to use things they way they are intended!

As for the second pic (retro wind chime), I found some vintage copper chain that had cute little colorful beads throughout the chain. Then, I created the 'wind chime' by bringing each bead section up to the oval link. None of the chain was cut to create this look. These are really quick & easy to create as well as fun & flirty to wear!

-Roxi

A Bracelet Challenge

I signed up for this challenge! It's my first bracelet challenge. I haven't really got into making bracelets for a while so this will be a challenge. I looked back to previous posts to see what had sold.

Here's some bracelets I made in the past...

Nikko Blue

The colors in this bracelet (above) remind me of a 'Nikko Blue' Hydrangea. This one is an interlocking double-strand bracelet.

Pretty in Pink

These are 'stackable' bracelets. Both bracelets can be worn alone or tied together with a matching ribbon.

Here are my most recent bracelets created:

A Mother's Love

Happiness {sold}

 These last two bracelets aren't really the style for the challenge so it will be a challenge to switch gears. I will come back to post what I create for this challenge on the reveal date!...

-Roxi

Love Leopard {Print}!

{Leopard Rosette}

These earrings are a recent custom order. I used some heart-shaped, leopard rosette, shell print beads. Then, I added antiqued brass accents with a hanging smokey grey swarovski crystal in the center of the large ovals. For a custom pair, contact me here.

While browsing etsy today I found some accessories to match the earrings...

{scarf found at etsy}

{recycled makeup bag found at etsy}

Have a good rest of the week!

-Roxi

Foiled Again {Rings}

{Blue and Orange - Perfect summer combo!} Pin It

I will be adding these fun rings to my etsy shop this week!

They are a very limited edition design for me.

The focal is a rare, vintage, Japanese Foil Cabochon.

{Foiled Again - Rings} Pin It

The Blue ring is set in a brass adjustable ring setting.

The Orange ring is set in an antiqued copper ring setting.

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Color Inspiration:

Blue & Orange color(s) complement each other.

I just happened to buy these beads together from my supplier and didn't realize, at the time, why I was attracted to the two colors! Below, is a color swatch I found at Design Seeds.

Source: design-seeds.com via Roxanne on Pinterest

What are your favorite colors to wear?

If you design jewelry, what colors do you like to create with the most?

Have a wonderful week,

-Roxi

Playing with photo effects and jewelry

I've been wanting to post all week and show you my earrings that are in the current issue of Stringing Magazine! {shown below}

The earrings are created with raw brass hammered disks, and pretty green picasso czech glass beads. When I created these spring inspired earrings I didn't have a specific design in mind!

{my original photo} Pin It

I knew I was going to use the brass hammered disks to mimic the sun.

{lighter washed-out look} Pin It

And then, since these earrings are for the spring season, I decided to pair the disks with green beads.

{brighter, intense look} Pin It

These beads, in different variations of greens and teals, complemented the brass disks perfectly! Then I topped them off with a smaller bronze bead. Sometimes, designs flow easily and come together just the way you had hoped!

ps...Thank you Stringing for showcasing these earrings in your spring issue!

Roxi

Thank you Stringing {Spring 2012}!

{Spring 2012}

The Spring 2012 issue of Stringing magazine is now available. I received my copy in the mail today and was happy to see my earring design on page 54!

There is so much jewelry inspiration and lots of color to spark your own jewelry designs. Make sure to pick up a copy! Their issues are also available in digital print format.

-Roxi

Subscriber only discounts!

Source: designworklife.com via jessica on Pinterest

My newsletter went out today to my subscribers. You can also view it online now from my blog! {at top} But, to receive the special discounts you will need to sign up for the newsletter. I will be sending out a special discount after valentine's day so don't miss it! ;)

{green acorn pendant necklace}

I am re-visiting this simple necklace design and going to make more soon. I want to tweek the design a bit and see what I come up with...I always like working with green beads around this time of year.

Until next time,

-Roxi

Heart of Gold

{heart of gold earrings}

By now, you must know how much I love discovering vintage uncirculated beads! These hearts are vintage lucite heart etched beads.

{sold}

I paired the vintage beads with a topaz color swarovski crystal. This pair is sold but I do have a limited amount available for purchase. Leave me a comment here if interested. This will probably be the last of the 'heart' themed earrings I will blog about before Valentine's day.

ps...aren't these the cutest cupcakes!

Source: vintageandcake.blogspot.com via Roxanne on Pinterest

Enjoy,
-Roxi